Patent · US Expired

Ceiling fan with integrated fan blades and housing

US7481626B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 10, 2005
Grant dateJan 27, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/384
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates generally to fans, and in particular to ceiling fans. A ceiling fan is suspended by a down rod and a motor that rotates relative to the down rod. The motor also has a connector mechanism. The fan has a fan blade with an attachment member, capable of being interconnected to the connector mechanism. A mechanism secures the attachment member to the connector mechanism.

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